3. If using ribbon, thread down-up around thenarrow "stiles" across the space betweenupper and lower. Leave a 1" tail on each end(to wrap around to the backside).

4. Thread ribbon up/down through the buckle'scenter post . . .

. . . then position and attach the buckle at the front

edge of the bootie in the ribbon channel.

NOTE: if preferred, substitute the channel space shape

that can be positioned and attached, before

placing the buckle.

5. Layer the shamrock, then position and attachat the middle of the bootie assembly.6. Prepare optional danglers by cutting and attachinglengths of twine or perle cotton through the punchholes. (Danglers shown each have their ownstring; it may be possible to knot several ontoone or two strings.)

7. Position strings near back of bootie top edge,then wrap to the back and glue or tapeto secure in place.

3. Position the star border shapewith a point at the edge where theguide mark at top is, as well astwo side points at side guide marks.Attach in place.

4. Begin the pinwheel spinner assembly by

layering the main shape on top of the secondary

shape, lining up the center holes.

5. Turn the lower shape a quarter turn to the right,guiding the edges between and over the sectionedges of the front . . .

. . . until the straight edge "extended" would

line up with corner of top spinner square.

Glue the shapes together where they touch.

ALTERNATIVE: If using paper pattern stripes,the one-cut second layer shape may not offerthe "spin" of the stripes as desired.In that case, cut 4 single shapes, thenrotate them into the positions shown below.

Layer single shape on top of the main spinner square,

line up the circles, then rotate the square under

and to the left . . .

. . . until it is in the position described at the end

of step 5. (Single center cut edge will help

the spin stop in the appropriate place.)

Glue surfaces together.

It may be helpful to use a pointed tool such asthis awl to keep the punch circles lines up accurately.Repeat the positioning for remaining 3 single squares.

6. Position the spinner assemble inside the star border,watching to make sure the spacing margin in evenall around, and glue in place.

7. Prepare the "kiss kiss kiss" tag to print and cut,

(for Silhouette Cameo software; an alternative method

will be suggested after Step ____) by clicking on

the "OPEN REGISTRATION MARKS WINDOW" button,

and turning "ON' the registration markings.

8. Move the tag artwork/shape into a printable portion

of the page, as shown.

9. Send the job to the printer.10. Once printed (copy weight paper works well),remove sheet from printer, attach to cutting sheetin the same position as the shape was printed . . .

. . . adjust settings appropriate,then send the job to be cut

Remove the tag from the cutting sheet.(Review a Print & Cut tutorial from Silhouette America,following this LINK.)

8. Form the large post shape(s) into a tube tooverlap the straight side edge over the side tabto the first perforation line, then glue tab in place.NOTE that it will be helpful to use a 5/16" dowelas a form to press against inside the post tubewhen gluing the tab.

9. Follow the same process to form the small

tube, using a bamboo skewer (approx. .12")

to form and glue the tab.

(NOTE that the next few images involving the

attachment of posts are from a different project.)

10. Insert one end of the large post tube tabs through

the large hex opening at bottom (and later top)

of the interior back body shape.

Take care to insert from face side toward back,

with only tabs inserted fully through.

11. On the backside, bend the tabs outward

and glue in place.

Working from the face side, apply pressure all

around the post to assist in the attachment.

12. Repeat the process to insert the small posts

through the corresponding small hex openings,

bending back the tabs . . .

. . . on the backside,

and gluing in place.

This is approximately how the face side of the interior back

body panel will look with all posts in place.

NOTE that the leprechaun project includes

a large post at center top and bottom,

with four smaller posts to hold arms and legs.

This is approximately how the

assembly will look from the backside.

NOTE that the leprechaun project

bottom large post may have a tab that

extends beyond the body edge.

Trim it flush or shorter than flush.

13. For added support, cut 3/8" long dowel stubs

(5/16" diam.) and insert/glue in large post tubes . . .

. . . and same length of bamboo skewers into

4 small posts (NOTE only 4 small remain

in final design version).

14. Prepare the hat unit by layering the accent crown

shape onto the crown base, then attach to the

hat base shape.

15. Layer the brim build-up (6) shapes, then attach

the brim accent shape to the top face.

Attach this assembly to the bottom area of the hat

base shape.

NOTE that brim build up helps the hat brim align

more realistically with the built-up edge of the face stack.

16. Layer the jacket front (with button opening)

over the neck show-thru shape (identified in step 19 below), matching

corresponding edges, then position and attach

over the lower body/pants base shape (left).Also attach the jacket button into the recess.

17. Working on the front main body build up stack,

Position and attach the hat unit.

Attach the hat band, buckle, and shamrock as shown.

18. Position the jacket/body/pants unit

to the lower area of the front stack.

18. Position and attach the collar shapeat the top of the jacket shape,with side edges matched to stack edges.

19. Identify the face stack and other fleshtone

shapes: (NOTE that most have their

order number cut at the center of shape)

1 under-chin base

2-6 face base plus contour shapes,

(4 = nostril shading)

N eye underlay O neck show-thru base

P mouth underlay Q lower lip

20. Layer shape #3 over #2, align eye openings

and upper/side edges and glue in place.

21. Position and attach the mouth and eye underlays

behind the assembly, and glue in place.

22. Layer #5 over #4 and align corresponding edges,

and glue in place.

Layer onto the 2/3 assembly from previous step

and attach.

23. Position and attach the #1 (top) shape overthe assembly, align and glue in place.